Chelsea Plot Ambitious Double Raid for Rosenior as Man Utd Launch Massive €90M Winger Assault

Chelsea Plot Ambitious Double Raid for Rosenior as Man Utd Launch Massive €90M Winger Assault

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.

Premier League

Rafael Leão

Chelsea are prepared to invest €150 million (£130 million, $175.5 million) to strengthen their roster under new head coach Liam Rosenior. Barcelona's Fermín López and AC Milan's Rafael Leão are both being evaluated as potential targets. (Source: Fichajes)

The London club are also willing to propose midfielder Enzo Fernández to Real Madrid as part of an exchange that would bring Vinicius Junior to Stamford Bridge. (Source: Defensa Central)

Manchester United have submitted a €90 million (£78 million, $105.3 million) offer for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, hoping to outmaneuver Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich for his services. (Source: Africafoot)

Another Leipzig player, defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu, has also attracted United's attention, with the club weighing up a potential offer despite competition from Monaco, Lyon and Bayer Leverkusen. (Source: L'Équipe)

In other news, former Barcelona boss Xavi is considering a potential switch to Man Utd and is encouraging Blaugrana midfielders Gavi and Marc Bernal to join him at Old Trafford should he secure the position. (Source: El Nacional)

AC Milan have pinpointed Man City's Nathan Ake as their primary objective for the January window. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Man City, for their part, are preparing a £30 million ($40.5 million) approach to bring back Wrexham center back Callum Doyle to help solve their defensive injury problems. (Source: Fichajes)

Arsenal and Man Utd have both taken notice of Borussia Dortmund's willingness to entertain bids for winger Karim Adeyemi. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Liverpool are close to finalizing deals for two standout performers from the recent Under-17 World Cup. Senegal's Talla Ndiaye could arrive immediately, while Austria's Ifeanyi Ndukwe is set for a summer move. (Source: This Is Anfield)

Brazilian club Palmeiras have expressed interest in Man Utd's Casemiro and have indicated their willingness to offer a two-year deal if he doesn't renew at Old Trafford. (Source: Diego Firmino)

Following an unsuccessful £8 million ($10.8 million) proposal, Tottenham are preparing to submit an enhanced offer for Santos left back Souza. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)

Newcastle United have ruled out pursuing Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, though both Fulham and West Ham United remain eager to secure his signature. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Arsenal are in discussions with German striker Kai Havertz regarding a one-year contract extension, with manager Mikel Arteta pleased with his dedication during his injury layoff. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is targeting Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler. Arsenal are planning an initial loan approach this month before pursuing a permanent summer transfer valued at €90 million (£78 million, $105.3 million). (Source: E-Notícies)

Aston Villa have shown interest in 18-year-old Marseille forward Robinio Vaz, who could be available for approximately €30 million (£26 million, $35.1 million). (Source: L'Équipe)

La Liga

Vitinha

To reduce Paris Saint-Germain's valuation for midfielder Vitinha, Real Madrid are preparing a swap proposal featuring Rodrygo, though they haven't dismissed the possibility of including Vinicius Junior in an exchange if he continues to stall contract renewal talks. (Source: Defensa Central)

Inter Miami are pursuing a dual acquisition to bring both Antoine Griezmann and Koke from Atlético Madrid. (Source: Fichajes)

Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi requested Barcelona include striker Robert Lewandowski in a potential exchange for right back João Cancelo, though the Polish star has rejected a January move. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Barcelona's pursuit of Cancelo is anticipated to be their sole winter arrival. The only other activity the Blaugrana expect involves finding an exit for goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. (Source: SPORT)

Real Madrid are contemplating proposing striker Gonzalo García to Borussia Dortmund in a swap arrangement for center back Nico Schlotterbeck that could exceed €30 million (£26 million, $35.1 million). (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Leeds United, however, have had their inquiry for Gonzalo rejected by Real Madrid. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Villarreal left back Carlos Romero's impressive loan spell with Espanyol has attracted Barcelona's attention, but his €45 million (£39 million, $52.7 million) valuation could prove problematic. (Source: AS)